Top 15 Street Food Tours in Canada

1.Toronto: St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 685 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $73Our pick

Spend about three hours tasting Toronto favorites with a small group of up to 12. Your guide leads you through St. Lawrence Market and the Distillery District, serving peameal bacon, pasta, poutine, butter tart, Nanaimo bar, and a surprise dish. Guides include Paris, Yulia, Ariel, Julia, Carol, and Jo.

“Yulia was a great host and guide for this tour, providing great historic text. Highly recommended and a fantastic market.”

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2.Toronto: St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 168 reviews · from $78

Follow an English-speaking guide, such as Yulia, Paris, or Carol, from St. Lawrence Market to the Distillery District. Six tastings include peameal bacon, pasta, poutine, Nanaimo bar, butter tart, and a secret dish, with Toronto stories along the way.

“The food was delicious and Allison was a wonderful guide. Great seeing some of the city and hearing the stories.”

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3.Beyond the Bagel: Montreal Jewish Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Join an English-speaking guide such as Ella, AJ, or Anastasia for a 3.5-hour walk through Montreal’s Jewish food neighborhoods. Expect bagels from two famous bakeries, pastries, babka, knishes, a Wilensky sandwich, and Schwartz’s smoked meat, plus stories of immigration and local life.

“Excellent tour of Jewish history of Montreal and food tasting of the area. Our guide was excellent as well! I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the history and the yummy foods of this community.”

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4.Hidden Toronto: Kensington Market & Chinatown Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · from $57

Spend three hours walking Kensington Market and Chinatown with an English-speaking local guide such as Jackie or Robert. You’ll sip coffee or tea, sample a local snack, see murals, learn how immigrant communities shaped both neighborhoods, and get practical food tips for later.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area, and had her facts down pat. Her love for the area showed - and we learned things about the city we never expected.”

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5.Halifax Harbourfront Small Group Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $123

Walk Halifax Harbourfront with a local guide and a maximum of 10 people, tasting oysters, seafood chowder, donair, lobster roll, and dessert. Guides such as Evan, William, Sarah, and Emine have added strong local history and food context, though preparation can vary.

“It was a nice walk and all the food was good. I even got to experience a new food, the donair. Our guide discussed history and architecture, and had answers to our query.”

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6.Charlottetown Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $73

Spend about three hours walking Charlottetown with guides such as Josh, Mark, Ken, or Mia. Visit waterfront and historic sites, taste mussels, a lobster roll, potato salad, scallops, oysters, and PEI chocolate, then earn an Islander Certificate after shucking an oyster.

“Wonderful tour! Had amazing mussels, lobster roll and oysters at three different restaurants. We learned so much about Charlottetown’s history from our guide, Josh. He was very passionate about P.E.I. as this area is home for him (9th generation). Highly recommend!”

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7.Ottawa: Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · from $104

Spend 2.5 hours tasting Ottawa’s ByWard Market with a bilingual guide such as Flavia, Stefanie, or Richard. You’ll visit six food stops, meet chefs and artisans, try savory dishes, a drink, sweets, and finish with a Beavertail. Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes.

“Our guide, Stephanie, was great. She was very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious, and I enjoyed learning about the city and how each stop fits into the city's history. I've always thought food tours are a great way to get to know a place, and this one is no exception.”

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8.Toronto: 2-Hour Kensington Market Chinatown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 37 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Best value

Join an English-speaking guide, including Jill or Robert when available, for a two-hour walk from Campbell House through Old and New Chinatown and Kensington Market. Hear local stories, see street art, and buy optional snacks, drinks, and specialty foods as you go.

“Educational, it was nice to visit these fascinating neighborhoods with a trusted teacher guide. We enjoyed it thoroughly and highly recommends this tour for anyone who wants to learn about the various history and landmarks in a walking tour one would otherwise miss.”

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9.Edmonton’s 124th Food Walk Tour: Best Local Neighbourhood Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $104

Spend about three hours with a local Food Tour Motivator visiting six 124th Street food spots, including Duchess Bake Shop, The Butchery, Juana Ines, Culina To Go, KB & Co, and Tiramisu Bistro. Expect seasonal tastings, local stories, mural art, and a short River Valley stop.

“A cultural and especially gourmet afternoon! Restaurant choices were very good! I would have preferred the meal at the beginning of the visit. He had so much food!Auto-translated”

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10.Ottawa: Evening Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 21 reviews · from $104

Join a bilingual guide such as Skye, Bridgett, Yasmine, Flavia, or Richard for four ByWard Market tastings: three savoury dishes, one sweet treat, and beer or wine. Expect local stories, generous portions, and a relaxed 2.5-hour evening walk.

“Our tour guide Skye was excellent! She was very knowledgeable about the area and the places she took us to. The portions were generous. Highly recommended this tour.”

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11.Charlottetown: Small Group Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Meet Sam or another English-speaking guide at Founders’ Food Hall for three hours of seafood, lobster poutine, ice cream, and Charlottetown sights. You’ll walk past Province House, St. Dunstan’s Basilica, and the Confederation Centre, with all tastings included.

“Our guide Sam had a good knowledge of charlottetown history which was great. The details here show 5 stops. There is actually only 4 they took out the lobster poutine but does not reflect here and price seems high now for only the 4 items. I also sent a message way prior to the event date requesting an accommodation for someone that doesn’t partially like seafood, I only booked the tour really for my husband who loves it and it was his birthday and also our honeymoon. Stated it was his birthday and our honeymoon aswell and anything they could do to make it extra special would be greatly appreciated.…”

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12.Calgary Food Walking Tour: Calgary Farmers Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Meet your guide at Calgary Farmers’ Market West for coffee and a light brunch, then sample 15 foods from about a dozen vendors. Guides such as Lisa and Kerry share market stories while you try produce, meats, baking, cheese, beverages, and more.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour to give us a sample of Canadian Food while visiting Calgary, Canmore & Banff. It was our last day in Canada, and purchased this tour based on the reviews. Lisa, our tour guide, was great! Very knowledgeable and fun! We started out with a breakfast sandwich (Canadian style), fruit, juice & coffee. Very good! Then we went around to different vendors and enjoyed samples and learned a little history. Fun tour!”

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13.Montreal: Best of Montreal Food Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 17 reviews · 2h 30m · from $109

Start with a warm St-Viateur bagel, then try poutine, maple bacon jerky, Montreal smoked meat, and dessert while walking through Mile End. Your English or French guide adds local history, with guides such as Adel and Adele praised for friendly, lively commentary.

“Very energetic and personable. Enjoyed our time trying different foods and learning about the area.”

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14.Halifax Harbourfront Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

Meet your English-speaking guide outside the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel for a three-hour food walk with oysters, seafood chowder, donair, lobster roll, and dessert. Guides such as Diana, Andrew, and Evan have added local stories and personal insight along the waterfront.

“Andrew did a great job showing us the waterfront, sharing his background and the city’s history.”

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15.Toronto Food Tour with Local Foodie, Personalized & Private

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $163

Spend three hours with a private English-speaking local host, sampling six to eight foods and two drinks around Toronto. The route may include St. Lawrence Market, the Distillery District, and Kensington Market. Your host can shape the experience around your food interests.

“Das Essen war echt gut, doch hatte der Guide sehr gestresst. Innert einer Stunde in 3 verschiedenen Restaurants taccos gegessen. Immer schnell schnell.”

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